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Mike Robuck · Apr 11, 2021

It was well worth the wait Duncan! Stunning knife. Very cool MB, Fodderwing. Both are treasures.

black mamba · Apr 11, 2021

Wonderful, Duncan, I'm so happy for you! I'd carry that beauty all the time, such a useful pattern with the straight-edged secondary and the beautifully hafted slim stag. A real treasure! :thumbsup:

glennbad · Apr 11, 2021

What a wonderful knife Duncan, I can see why you were excited for it to arrive. The stag on it is amazing!

Fodderwing · Apr 11, 2021

rockman0 said:
Thanks Dwight that's a beautiful Miller bros I had my eye on one with peach seed bone and let it slip away

Thank you Rob.

Campbellclanman said:
Stamping of: STA- SHARP ( over ) S.R & Co

Incredible stag on that one Duncan. Congrats.

Un-Chained said:
Dwight, what a beauty of a Miller Bros’ !
Those scales and hues are just grand

Thank you

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Mike Robuck said:
It was well worth the wait Duncan! Stunning knife. Very cool MB, Fodderwing. Both are treasures.

Thank you Mike.

waynorth · Apr 11, 2021

Campbellclanman said:
I have been waiting for this one to arrive, I was very pleased to come across this one, I was so kindly gifted a well loved version of this knife that was worn away to almost nothing- and yet still an incredible piece.

I understand that a lot of my Knife friends may think this isn't too much to be excited over, but.... for me this Knife hasn't been an easy one to come across, and is the very best yet I myself have managed to obtain, and is an important part of my sears range of Knives.
The Sears range of Knives was immense as we know, but for me to find an example like this has been hard, it has the earlier Sears Brand name Stamping of: STA- SHARP ( over ) S.R & Co.

The Stag is perfectly Hafted, so very thin to the Liners- and wonderful examples of Stag at that, the Knife has been used, but still in nice condition.
The Doglegs Frame is very nicely finished with coined Liners and the Center Liner has extra treatment.
The Main Blade is Sabre Ground on the Mark side, and Flat Ground Pile side, the Pen Blade is a Wharncliffe Shape with a nice Curve. Definitely a very nice example of early Camillus's work specifically made for Sears Roebuck.

Here is my other example - as worn as this Knife is- I think this Knife still commands respect! you can see why once I had this that if I were lucky enough to come across a decent example I would have to pounce....

Beautiful Stag Jack, Duncan! Very special!! :thumbsup:

pistonsandgears · Apr 11, 2021

Campbellclanman said:
I have been waiting for this one to arrive, I was very pleased to come across this one, I was so kindly gifted a well loved version of this knife that was worn away to almost nothing- and yet still an incredible piece.

I understand that a lot of my Knife friends may think this isn't too much to be excited over, but.... for me this Knife hasn't been an easy one to come across, and is the very best yet I myself have managed to obtain, and is an important part of my sears range of Knives.
The Sears range of Knives was immense as we know, but for me to find an example like this has been hard, it has the earlier Sears Brand name Stamping of: STA- SHARP ( over ) S.R & Co.

The Stag is perfectly Hafted, so very thin to the Liners- and wonderful examples of Stag at that, the Knife has been used, but still in nice condition.
The Doglegs Frame is very nicely finished with coined Liners and the Center Liner has extra treatment.
The Main Blade is Sabre Ground on the Mark side, and Flat Ground Pile side, the Pen Blade is a Wharncliffe Shape with a nice Curve. Definitely a very nice example of early Camillus's work specifically made for Sears Roebuck.

Here is my other example - as worn as this Knife is- I think this Knife still commands respect! you can see why once I had this that if I were lucky enough to come across a decent example I would have to pounce....

Very nice, love the old stag

TheChunk91 · Apr 11, 2021

I picked up a pretty decent shapleigh, made by schrade cut. It’s the same pattern as the SO8814NP that’s in the cut co catalogs. Very attractive knife with the slant bolsters and DE branding. Waterfall cell handles. It has an etch but is hard to see even in person.

Woodside lumber co must have liked the schrades cause they still used them for advertising in the 1950’s when this keen kutter branded schrade walden 881 was made, also with waterfall cell.

Un-Chained · Apr 11, 2021

TheChunk91
Both beautiful examples, and I really like those slanted boosters!!
I’m also noticing that the waterfall cell holds up quite well over time. It seems better than most other cell types. Enjoy

rockman0 · Apr 11, 2021

Stag done right! Love those :thumbsup:

Congrats Duncan!

rockman0 · Apr 11, 2021

Paul, Nice DE :thumbsup:

Campbellclanman · Apr 11, 2021

Thank you my friends fir the kind comments in the Sta Sharp. paul - that’s a real nice DE. Nice pick up. :thumbsup:

Luger1952 · Apr 11, 2021

Great knives posted guys! I would be thrilled to own any of them

Here are three stockman folders all Schrade made. Two square ends and
one round end. Not high condition knives but I am pleased to have them

!

Un-Chained · Apr 11, 2021

Luger1952
That KON-KAV.... gimmin’ me chills

Thank you for the wonderful share

waynorth · Apr 11, 2021

Nice Stockmen, Lloyd!! Beautiful Examples!!

On a smaller note, here are two gents knives for different "classes" of gent!!
Typical of their time, they are well made, and both snap as well as a new knife.
The difference is, simple ebony handles vs. Nice Pearl!! The cost was probably notable, the pearl having more bling, or luxury!
A working man's knife vs. the knife for the man who employs him! Both are equal, functionally, they just differ in appearance.

veitsi_poika · Apr 11, 2021

Well I was wondering if I should post these pics in the "Sunday Stockman" thread or this grand "Old Knives" thread... considering we are on a stockman roll with Paul and Lloyd's posts, I opted for here

I'll have to post this one next Sunday in the Stockman and find something else to put there today

I really love these "StreamLine" engraved blades, I think they are really classy looking with the vintage swedge and long groove pull. I have another one just like this one that I was going to have

glennbad re-handle for me since it must have had celluloid handles that gassed.

But I left it at the office and since COVID I have been working from home. I'm thinking some nice jigged bone would look like nice on it, I think he mentioned amber bone.

veitsi_poika · Apr 11, 2021

Here's the other Camillus StreamLine one that I am going to eventually send to GlennBad... I think it would look nice with amber jigged bone!

Doesn't look like it actually gassed but probably sat in the sun too long and got brittle.

Easy_rider · Apr 11, 2021

Augie said:
Picked up a late 40's early 50's Gerstner machinist box at auction last week, cleaned it up and filled it with some of my vintage knives, trying for some semblance of organization, not sure I will succeed. This one will only have my better vintage knives in it, hopefully can find one faster now when I want to look at it again.

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rockman0 · Apr 11, 2021

Lloyd, it would be difficult to pick a favorite :thumbsup:

Luger1952 said:
Great knives posted guys! I would be thrilled to own any of them

Here are three stockman folders all Schrade made. Two square ends and
one round end. Not great condition knives but I am pleased to have them!
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I'm with you, Gus :thumbsup:

Un-Chained said:
Luger1952
That KON-KAV.... gimmin’ me chills
Thank you for the wonderful share

Nice gents Charlie :thumbsup:

I've certainly aquired a passion myself :thumbsup:

waynorth said:
Nice Stockmen, Lloyd!! Beautiful Examples!!

On a smaller note, here are two gents knives for different "classes" of gent!!
Typical of their time, they are well made, and both snap as well as a new knife.
The difference is, simple ebony handles vs. Nice Pearl!! The cost was probably notable, the pearl having more bling, or luxury!
A working man's knife vs. the knife for the man who employs him! Both are equal, functionally, they just differ in appearance.View attachment 1544458 View attachment 1544459

Love the Streamlines, Kevin!

veitsi_poika said:
Well I was wondering if I should post these pics in the "Sunday Stockman" thread or this grand "Old Knives" thread... considering we are on a stockman roll with Paul and Lloyd's posts, I opted for here I'll have to post this one next Sunday in the Stockman and find something else to put there today I really love these "StreamLine" engraved blades, I think they are really classy looking with the vintage swedge and long groove pull. I have another one just like this one that I was going to have glennbad re-handle for me since it must have had celluloid handles that gassed. But I left it at the office and since COVID I have been working from home. I'm thinking some nice jigged bone would look like nice on it, I think he mentioned amber bone.

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waynorth · Apr 11, 2021

rockman0 Rob, I remember that I wouldn't pay heed to pens for years
but they've slowly won me over!
Thanks for the compliments!

Campbellclanman · Apr 11, 2021

Two great Knives Charlie. Beautiful examples. Ulster made some beauties didn’t they!

Nice Streamline Kevin - I too think they are quite spectacular. Lovely grind on that Main.

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